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It is a pleasure to welcome Murray Gummerud as CSPS Red Deer Zone President.
Next time you see Murray make sure you let him know how much we appreciate him taking on this role. Red Deer Zone Year End Wrapup and Awards Banquet Saturday April 28th cocktails and auction start at 5pm. dinner at 6pm.
At Red Deer College Far Side Bar and Grill. Silent Auction is being held. Proceeds to pay for the banquet. Patrollers and 1 other free. Any extra friends etc $25.00 per person. RSVP to Amanda  gigglecasa@shaw.ca preferably before April 20th.Canyon Patrol Family BBQ and Pic March 17th Noon-2pm.
Canyon Ski Hill. Spouses and Families welcome
Canyon Slush cup and Year End Wrap Up. March 25th
Canyon Ski Hill Canyon Patrollers and Spouses welcome for the wrap up party. Contact Canyon Office to RSVP for the party. Bingo Thursday May 17th, 2012 4:45pm - 9:30pm
Cannery Row Bingo Hall Red Deer
Email Gina to help out. glansall@hotmail.com Welcome New Recruits, Great job by everyone who has put in lots of hours and effort to join the Patrol. There are only a few odds and ends to finish up and everyone will be certified Patrollers. Thanks to everyone for their efforts. I hope you all get out to the hill and have some great times helping others and enjoying the opportunity.
Training 2012, VP Education Richard Hornby put on an excellent year of training for returning Patrollers and New Recruits. This is a huge task, Dick makes it look easy even though it is not. So next time you see Dick say thanks and let him know we appreciate his efforts. Behind Richard are several Instructors and Assistant Instructors that really went all out this year. Thanks to these folks as well.
Festival Of The Trees is behind us now. Lots of hours were volunteered by our Patrollers to ensure there was first aid support in case it was needed. Great job by everyone who participated. Special thanks to Dick for arranging this event. Your hard work and dedication make a big difference to Ski Patrol and FOT.
Canyon Ski Hill Management Donated several boxes of gear to Canyon Patrol. We sold it a the swap and generated $$ for supplies and equipment. Thanks very much to Canyon Managment. There were a few items left over that were donated to Safe Harbour Society. Ski Swap Thanks to all of the volunteers, consigners, customers and Red Deer Snowfest. The great support made the event a true success which raised funds for our local Patrols. Funds are used for equipment and supplies to assist fallen skiers and promote safe riding. 2011 Festival Of the Trees November 23rd-27th. We are proud to have been choosen to provide First Aid Support for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundations "Festival Of The Trees" This is a great event which raises funds to purchase medical equipment in the Red Deer Local Area.
Canyon Patollers - email your shift preferences to slpart@telus.net as soon as possible. Some times are filling up. You need to include a couple of weekend times in your choices, try to pick the equivalent of at least one shift per week.
All you patrollers that attended the recert weekend, great job... special thanks to our instructors. We appreciate the time all of our patrollers spend getting recertified.
For signup information goto The File Drawer on the left and checkout the file: "How To Sign Up For Pro Deals" under Of Interest.
Canyon Lift Evac Training Great turnout on Sunday. The ropes have changed a bit. Canyon Staff are making snow. Terrain Park is close to ready and they are working on the Sundeck and T-Bar. We will be sliding soon.
Dow has Donated $500.00 to Canyon Patrol. Thanks to Dow. They are really generous and it is great to have them donate funds to the local area.
Welcome New Recruits We have a larger than normal number of New Recruits signed up. Special thanks to the many people who helped with recruiting. It was a very successful campaign.
Early Bird CPR. Special thanks to Joelle for her time and effort to put on the Early Bird CPR course. Events Calander Updated. Link is on the left side bar. Dates for 2011/2012 season are posted and will be updated as the season gets closer. Specific time and places added.
2010-11 CSPS Manual is available by logging into the National Database - link in left sidebar
Executive Meeting Notes... Click here
Thanks to Dow Chemical Canada Inc. - we received a grant which has allowed us to purchase two new Cascade Toboggans. One will go to Medicine Lodge and one will go to Canyon. Thanks Dow... you have really helped. Need a new backpack ? Contact Richard Hornby for details. A couple of styles are available. $70-$110
Helmet Research Link - Read it for some great information. News story click Here
Consider a Gift - To Canadian Ski Patrol or To Safe Communities Central Alberta
Awards Nominations for Division and National - Know someone who is deserving, let us know at skipatrol.rd@gmail.com  |
News Our rosters are full for the 2011/12 season.If you are Interested in joining our volunteer group or know anyone who wants to join - email - skipatrol.rd@gmail.com to find out more about opportunities for next season.
Red Deer Zone Bike Patrol News Article I would rather have one percent of 100 people’s efforts than 100 percent of my own" — Andrew Carnegie If you can... help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them. Dalai Lama |
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